Tyson Fury, the 2-time heavyweight champion known for his undefeated record and charismatic and loud personality, has had an illustrious career filled with high-profile bouts and dramatic victories. However, there was one relatively obscure fight in his early career that stands out for its unique context. This fight took place on a Matchroom Boxing card, an event that has since become a significant footnote in Fury’s journey to the top.
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When Tyson Fury Fought Blasco
On March 5, 2010, Tyson Fury stepped into the ring against Hans Joerg Blasko in Huddersfield. Blasco held a record of 9-3-0 at the time of his fight against Fury and never fought again as a professional after, Tyson Fury’s record stood at 9-0-0.
The fight card featured other notable names who would go on to achieve great success in the boxing world, including Tyrone Nurse, Josh Warrington, and Carl Frampton. Despite the promising lineup, it was Fury who was destined to have the biggest and most successful career.
In what was a brief yet dominant display, Fury stopped Hans Joerg Blasko in the first round. Blasko hit the canvas twice before the referee called an end to the bout, in what was his 10th fight, Fury’s reputation as a formidable force in the heavyweight division continued. This victory, while not one of his most famous shows that even the most famous fighters have to start somewhere.
Will Tyson Fury Fight on a Matchroom Boxing Card Again?
Fast forward to today, and Tyson Fury is preparing for one of the most anticipated fights of his career. This weekend, he will face Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh for all of the titles at heavyweight, a fight boxing fans have waited patiently for for many years. But, will he ever fight on a Matchroom Boxing card ever again? possibly against Anthony Joshua later in 2024 or in 2025… but then again probably not.
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